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Perhaps you are visiting Birmingham, Alabama while on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Maybe you are here to visit the zoo or the Alabama Adventure Park. Or you may want to scale Red Mountain and visit Vulcan Park. You may even just be passing through Birmingham on your way to Florida or somewhere else. Regardless of your purpose, you'll need somewhere to stay while visiting this bustling Southern city. Choose from a number of options if you want to remain near the center of the city during your stay.

Sheraton Birmingham

The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel in the city's central business district is the recipient of a 2010 $21-million renovation. With the city's largest ballroom and 123,000 square feet of meeting space, this hotel is one of the largest and most recognized convention spaces in Birmingham. The hotel offers a lounge and restaurant, fitness center and an indoor pool. Guests can visit the nearby Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, and the Five Points district offers a number of show, club and dining options.

Redmont Hotel

The historic Redmont Hotel offers only 114 rooms, but just because it's smaller doesn't mean it can't deliver big luxury. From the moment you walk in, you will see the attention to detail in the hotel's ornate lobby. Guests at the Redmont enjoy a number of complimentary amenities, including a fitness center; shuttle service around the historic downtown area and to the airport; and a 24-hour business center and concierge service. This charming hotel is located near the Birmingham Museum of Art, the McWane Science Center and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in the heart of the city's business district. Guests can take in fine American cuisine at the Redmont Café or enjoy a cocktail high atop the building in the city's only rooftop bar. Having opened in the Roaring '20s, the Redmont is the city's oldest continually operating hotel from that era. It was also the first hotel in the city to offer a private bath in each room.

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Hotel Highland at Five Points

Visitors can find many of Birmingham's cultural attractions as well as the most popular entertainment options downtown in an area known as Five Points. The 63-unit boutique hotel, formerly known as the Pickwick, features non-traditional hotel rooms that offer a hip, modern design with attentive service around the clock. Guests can relax in the evenings at "H," the hotel's own martini bar or choose one of the many options within a short walk for dinner, drinks or shows.

Courtyard Birmingham UAB

The Courtyard near the University of Alabama-Birmingham is a six-story, 115-room hotel owned by Marriott. The hotel is convenient for anyone traveling to the city ot visit UAB as you can walk to sporting events; or take a short journey into the heart of the city. The Courtyard is located downtown adjacent to the UAB hospital. Guests at the Courtyard stay in well-equipped rooms with the signature Marriott Bed. Dining is available on site at the hotel's Bistro restaurant, and you can find snacks at the on-site Starbucks. The hotel offers a small fitness center.

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